15hp Montgomery Ward 52124 questions!

[GreenHornet763]

We acquired this motor for our wedding gift. It was stored outside for 7+years without any maintance or start ups. I recently took it for a tune up to a local enthusiast of chrylser outboard motors. He put the right plugs in (l86c champions), before it had some 35hp johnson plugs in. After tune up, we took her out on the lake, ran great! After about 15 minutes it overheated. After about 2 weeks, i had time to research and pulled the lower unit. Quite amazing what i found :facepalm:, attached below. I also checked the plugs, the gaps for plug #1 was 27, #2 was 32.

Chrysler/ Montgomery ward model vwb 52124

Questions
-are the L86c the right plugs for this motor
-what are the gaps suppose to be at
-where can i buy a water pump kit

BTW, this is my first outboard motor. I'm pretty machancially incline as i fix all my cars but outboard motors are foreign to me. Seems to be very easy to operate so far.

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zjxOTbjScB_bl8JOtf0LwGY61XB4Ix8AlGOCCYU0pUQ?feat=directlink

 

[Robert D]

Re: 15hp Montgomery Ward 52124 questions!

You're on the right track. Look for a serial number & model number on the engine. If there's no plate attached anywhere, look for any small stickers on teh engine with a series of letters and/or numbers.....it will likely be the engine model number. That impeller is way gone. Drain all the old gear lube in the lower unit and replace after assembling everything.

 

[GreenHornet763]

Re: 15hp Montgomery Ward 52124 questions!

this was a quick shot of the tag I found. Thanks for the fast reply Robert D

https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3Mf2OVamq6YlOfV3AHdFpmY61XB4Ix8AlGOCCYU0pUQ?feat=directlink

 

[Robert D]

Re: 15hp Montgomery Ward 52124 questions!

What I come up with is that it is a 1964 to 1986 Chrysler built engine, marketed under the namne 'Sea King' and sold by Montgomery Wards.

I've narrowed it down with the serial/model number exactly....to:
VWB52124 15hp 2cylinder Made by US Marine (Force) Has to be a 1985 model.

That should get you started

 

[Robert D]

Re: 15hp Montgomery Ward 52124 questions!

Just verified it on a web site:
http://www.discount-marine-parts.com/ob_sea_king_6.html

 

[Robert D]

Re: 15hp Montgomery Ward 52124 questions!

This should be your water pump impeller:
http://www.iboats.com/mall/partfind...&gd_poid=242678&gd_row=4&**********=244955850

Spark plugs.....I love the site listed below:
http://www.sparkplugs.com/results_appOther.asp?otherMotiveID=13027&mfid=2
Looks like you have the right plugs. Gap should be .030

They actually have it listed under Montgomery Wards Sea King...you'll likely have to search under both that name as well as Force/Chrysler

 

[Robert D]

Re: 15hp Montgomery Ward 52124 questions!

You might also make use of this web site:

http://www.laingsoutboards.com/

Good luck!

 

[GreenHornet763]

Re: 15hp Montgomery Ward 52124 questions!

Thanks for all the research and info Robert D. Greatly appreciated